The Surge of Crime in America
The surge in crime in the U.S. has been escalating over the past four years. Open borders and lenient enforcement by Judges and District Attorneys have rendered the efforts of law enforcement futile. Movements like defunding the police and catch-and-release programs have turned America into a breeding ground for criminal activities. Offenses like mugging, carjacking, drug dealing, and even murder often result in short incarcerations, with some perpetrators, including cop killers, walking free. Particularly alarming are cases of illegal immigrants committing heinous acts like assault, rape, and murder nationwide. Home invasions, car thefts, and rampant retail theft are on the rise, with honest citizens bearing the brunt of these crimes. Elderly individuals are being targeted, even on their way to church or within their homes. Incidents of violence against both civilians and police officers are frequently recorded by bystanders, who often prioritize filming over intervening.
The current approach to handling crime in our country prioritizes politics and racial agendas over public safety, which is the real issue at hand. Policies like no bail and catch-and-release have proven ineffective and need to be abolished. Those who commit crimes must face appropriate consequences. While incarceration might not be the solution for drug users, mandatory rehabilitation in mental health facilities could be considered. However, harsh penalties should be imposed on drug sellers to curb drug-related crimes.
Retail theft has spiraled out of control, particularly in California, where individuals brazenly walk out with unpaid merchandise. Employers, fearing liability, prohibit employees from intervening, while law enforcement’s response is often inadequate, leading to repeat offenses.
Without penalties for lawbreaking, law and order cannot prevail. Frustrated citizens are taking matters into their own hands, resulting in vigilante actions that often lead to further harm. The influx of illegal immigrants from high-crime areas exacerbates the issue, as their behavior mirrors that of their homelands.
Ignoring the escalating crime rates and allowing perpetrators to evade justice is tantamount to condoning illegal behavior. It’s imperative to address these issues promptly and effectively to restore safety and order in our communities.
Today’s question is, How would you address the increase in crime? Stiffer penalties? Make No Changes? What do you think?
First of all we should hold the DA or Prosecutor liable for the crimes these criminals commit due to failure to
prosecute. Second they should give all business owners the right to defend themselves and their business in a
lethal matter using their 2nd Amendment rights. We need to establish law and order and if it takes stricter enforcement
so be it.
I know at my wife’s job, just like the places we worked at, it is a termination offense for stopping shoplifters. The shrink at my wife’s business due to push outs with carts over the past three months is at around 25K of loss. Police response is getting a little better, but they still don’t do anything. She has multiple emergency exits where they grab and dash out. At the shopping center across the street Ross closed its doors due to theft. Where I work I still stop people and ask them if they would like to pay for that item they are attempting to steal. Pet, Clothing, Home Improvement and Grocery stores are getting hit hard. Looks like Prop 47 is going back on the ballot here in California, which changes the law on theft. Right now it is an infraction in CA. for anything under $900 – no matter how many times caught… This fall if prop 47 changes passes any theft will be a felony after two subsequent arrests and a misdemeanor instead of an infraction under $900. We will see if the liberals are sick of this behavior. I doubt it.